Cardboard city map project supply list
This list is for a small group of kids designing a tabletop city from recycled cardboard. It focuses on roads, buildings, and community places rather than a working model.
What to buy
Large flattened cardboard boxes
Small clean cardboard boxes
Black construction paper
Gray construction paper
Colored cardstock sheets
Masking tape
Washable school glue
Washable markers
Child-safe scissors
Wooden craft sticks
Small toy cars
Printable road sign templates
Who this list is for
A small group of kids can use this cardboard city map project to design a tabletop city with roads, buildings, and community places. It is a recycled-cardboard planning project, not a working model with moving parts or real structures.
How to use this list
Cover the table with large flattened cardboard boxes for the city base. Use black construction paper and gray construction paper to lay out roads, then add small clean cardboard boxes as buildings. Cut colored cardstock sheets for community places and printable road sign templates for labels. Secure pieces with masking tape or washable school glue, and use wooden craft sticks, washable markers, and small toy cars to add map details.
Common mistakes
Do not build on cardboard that is wet, heavily creased, or still has food residue. Keep roads wide enough for the small toy cars to move along them. Avoid gluing every piece before the group agrees on a layout; masking tape is useful for trying placements first.
What is on this list
Gather large flattened cardboard boxes, small clean cardboard boxes, black construction paper, gray construction paper, and colored cardstock sheets. The list includes masking tape, washable school glue, washable markers, child-safe scissors, wooden craft sticks, small toy cars, and printable road sign templates. Cross off items already available.
When you are done
Let glued buildings and signs dry before moving the tabletop city. Check that roads and community places remain visible from above. Save clean cardboard offcuts and unused road signs for a later addition to the map.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard city map project supply list" for?
A small group of kids can use this cardboard city map project to design a tabletop city with roads, buildings, and community places. It is a recycled-cardboard planning project, not a working model with moving parts or real structures.
How should I use "Cardboard city map project supply list"?
Cover the table with large flattened cardboard boxes for the city base. Use black construction paper and gray construction paper to lay out roads, then add small clean cardboard boxes as buildings. Cut colored cardstock sheets for community places and printable road sign templates for labels. Secure pieces with masking tape or washable school glue, and use…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard city map project supply list"?
Do not build on cardboard that is wet, heavily creased, or still has food residue. Keep roads wide enough for the small toy cars to move along them. Avoid gluing every piece before the group agrees on a layout; masking tape is useful for trying placements first.
What is on the "Cardboard city map project supply list" list?
Gather large flattened cardboard boxes, small clean cardboard boxes, black construction paper, gray construction paper, and colored cardstock sheets. The list includes masking tape, washable school glue, washable markers, child-safe scissors, wooden craft sticks, small toy cars, and printable road sign templates. Cross off items already available.
What should I do when I am done?
Let glued buildings and signs dry before moving the tabletop city. Check that roads and community places remain visible from above. Save clean cardboard offcuts and unused road signs for a later addition to the map.
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